Going the distance for the Martin family in Red Rock Indian Band
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) councillor, Kristine Baccar, helped celebrate the Martin family reunion with family members from near and...
New CEO of the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Host Society appointed
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO—A woman from the Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island has been appointed to head up the most prestigious Aboriginal multi-sport sports...
Grassy Narrows is not alone
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Prominent labour, social justice, and environmental leaders portaged a canoe through downtown Toronto on July 7, 2016, in support of Grassy Narrows...
Colonization pop culture fusion generates awareness and important discussions through art
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) artist Shaun Hedican opened his Halftone Empire exhibition on July 1 at the Baggage Building Arts Centre...
Beading from the heart for a good cause
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s Diane Hardy and Fort William’s Sheila Karasiewicz hosted a red dress pin beading booth at the 2016 Fort...
Big accomplishments celebrated at the Anishinabek Education Institute – Delaware Campus
By Frank Cooper MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Munsee-Delaware Campus held their graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 24, 2016, on the Munsee-Delaware First...
The Bannock Lady brings best bannock burgers to Canada Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION—Jeanette Posine of Pays Plat First Nation, also known as the Bannock Lady, cooked up some of her fry...
Nishnawbe-Aski Police Officers vote in favour of strike action
TORONTO (July 15, 2016)–CNW/-PSAC members of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS local 00401) voted and returned an overwhelming strike mandate. NAPS officers provide culturally-sensitive policing...
Eagle’s Nest Chip Stand & Gas Bar: a scene of fun and a growing business
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Douglas Chevrier and Natalie Payette-Chevrier hosted a summer party in honour of their customers for their support at the...
Youth walk to Assembly of First Nations for action to replace despair with hope
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Walkers on the Youth Walk of Hope have walked over 950 kilometres to deliver their message to inspire action on...
Staats family trifecta make history
By Susan Tonkin TORONTO—In a field where Indigenous people are still underrepresented, the Staats family trifecta make history in the legal field. On June 20,...
Students participate in the largest all Native basketball tournament in North America
By Sam Laskaris ARIZONA—They would have preferred if their squad had a bit more success. But the pair of Anishinabek teenage basketball players are still...
Ending violence towards Indigenous women learning session
By Suzanne Keeptwo TORONTO—“What is happening to Mother Earth is happening to our women”, says Elder Liz Akiwenzie, Knowledge Keeper from Cape Croker (Chippewas of...
Indigenous Advisory Group Established with the Law Society Addressing unique access to justice issues and promoting stronger ties
TORONTO (July 13, 2016) — An Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG) has been established with the Law Society to provide advice on Indigenous issues and guide...
10 Ontario Rivers Protected from 19 Hydroelectric Projects
SUDBURY (July 13, 2016)–The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is celebrating a major victory in the protection of 10 Ontario rivers that have been under threat...